Challenges for Filipino Migrant Workers
Many Filipino migrant workers spend years working abroad. Returning to the Philippines can be difficult for them due to insufficient planning and savings, and the strain on family relationships caused by long periods of separation.
Supporting Safe Migration and Reintegration
In collaboration with the non-governmental organisation Atikha, AWO International assists Filipino migrant workers and their families with returning home and achieving sustainable reintegration. In the provinces of Laguna and Iloilo, the project promotes financial literacy, strengthens family ties, and develops strategies for a safe and successful return.
Atikha offers workshops and training on topics such as financial planning, social entrepreneurship and family dynamics. The organisation also works closely with local authorities and other partners to make programs and services accessible to migrants and their families. Migrant workers and their relatives are organised into local groups and empowered to actively advocate for safe migration and successful reintegration.
Safe migration is promoted by Atikha through partnerships with governments, civil society and companies.
Existing programs and services for migrants and their families are being reviewed, evaluated, and further developed.
Active community group members are trained and supported in setting up businesses and social enterprises.
The Asnalang Fisherfolk Association is a community group organised by our other Philippine partner, the OND Hesed Foundation. Under Atikha's guidance, they launched their community-based ecotourism venture in 2023.
Projectinfo
| Place/Region | City of San Pablo in Laguna Province and Municipality of Barotac Viejo in Iloilo Province, Philippines |
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| Partner | Atikha Overseas Workers and Communities Initiative, Inc. https://www.atikha.org/ |
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| Duration | January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026 |
| Budget | 231.000 EUR |
| Sponsor | Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) |
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